Illustration
This is a public monument in Portugal that is typical of azulejos (glazed ceramic tiles) that show Portugal's proud seafaring history. Date of the panel is not known. Date the photo taken is not known.
About the Author
Kim is a freelance writer based in New Zealand. She has a B.A. (Hons) in History and an MA in Chaos & Complexity Science. Her special interests are fables and mythology, as well as exploration throughout the ancient world.
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Martins, K. (2019, September 28). Public Monument in Portugal. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11287/public-monument-in-portugal/
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Martins, Kim. "Public Monument in Portugal." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 28, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11287/public-monument-in-portugal/.
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Martins, Kim. "Public Monument in Portugal." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Sep 2019. Web. 26 May 2022.
